FAQ
Q. What is EckerdGives?
EckerdGives is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. EckerdGives is an initiative of Eckerd College.
Q. When is EckerdGives?
EckerdGives is on April 9th, 2025, from midnight to 3:00 a.m. ET.
Q. Which organizations can participate?
Organizations that are verified 501( c )(3) charitable nonprofits that are headquartered or provide services in St. Petersburg.
Q. Who can give?
Anyone! Gifts made through the EckerdGives online portal to charitable nonprofit organizations are tax-deductible and cannot be refunded. Gifts may be made via credit and debit card only and will be received and receipted by GiveGab.
Q. What is GiveGab?
GiveGab is a nonprofit giving platform that helps nonprofits to raise money, engage donors and manage volunteers quickly and efficiently. GiveGab offers a full portfolio of simple and easy to use products that allows organizations to function in a more streamlined manner.
Q. How will gifts be distributed?
Each gift made to a participating nonprofit will be disbursed directly from GiveGab via direct deposit within 5-7 business days.
Q. How much of my gift goes to Eckerd College?
GiveGab retains a 3.5% campaign management fee from all gifts. Credit Card processing fees are an additional 2.5% + $0.30 for all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). All gifts made are final and cannot be refunded. Any gift processed outside of EckerdGives challenge period, through GiveGab.com, or subsequent recurring gifts are subject to transaction fees outlined on the GiveGab.com pricing page: http://info.givegab.com/pricing.
Q. Who will receive my contact information?
The organization(s) you choose to support will have access to your name and email address. This information is used solely to send thank you messages, provide the option to receive future notifications, and to notify you of future activities.
Q. Do I need to create an account with GiveGab?
No. You do not need to create an account to make a gift. The benefits of creating an account include having your tax receipts collected in one location, being able to track your gifts, follow the charities you support, and engage in future volunteering and giving. Your tax receipt is emailed immediately upon processing your gift. To claim a gift as a deduction on U.S. taxes, you should retain the giving receipt as an official record.
Q. Can I make a gift via a mobile device?
Yes! Simply visit eckerdgives.eckerd.edu on your mobile device.
Q. Can I pre-schedule a gift for EckerdGives?
You cannot pre-schedule your EckerdGives gift. In order for your gift to be counted in the EckerdGives challenge, it must be made by 3:00 a.m. ET on April 10, 2025.
Q. When I check the box on GiveGab to declare state charitable solicitation registration compliance, what am I attesting to?
When you check the box you are attesting (defined as "declaring that something exists or is the case") that your organization is compliant with applicable state fundraising requirements in the states in which you may solicit donors using the GiveGab platform.